Visit to Valencia
It’s my second visit to Valencia and I was so impressed last time that I recommended my son, Mark, to check it out. He was so taken by it that he’s spending a few months […]
Destinations
What’s New at Hotel Europe and Resort Killarney
Wispy clouds kiss the top of the Macgillacuddy Reeks and float by like ethereal spirits. The colours change from moss green to sage as the sun peaks through the clouds. I’m in Killarney National […]
Original Irish Hotels Gorgeous Stays
Original Irish Hotels Group is a collection of over 50 unique and independent castles, manor houses and boutique hotels dotted around the country. From charming countryside retreats to luxurious castle escapes, they have […]
Spa Stay at Hodson Bay Hotel Athlone
Nestled against the edge of Lough Ree, The Hodson Bay Hotel boasts one of the finest views in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands. I’m here for a spa break with my pal Jackie who has flown […]
Wine Tasting On Irish Ferries
Sail directly from Dublin to France from just €349 return for your car with 2 people including cabin and be ready to fill your boot after an exclusive onboard wine tasting Here’s some novel travel […]
Spa Stay at Johnstown House Estate
When Colonel Francis Forde set about building Johnstown House in 1761, I’m sure he couldn’t imagine how his country residence would be enjoyed by so many for such luxurious purposes. Weddings are popular here […]
Siblu Villages Camping in France
Siblu Villages offer 29 outstanding holiday parks across France, all with modern mobile home accommodation, lifeguarded pool complexes, daytime and evening entertainment and free kids clubs. See all the family-friendly locations at www.siblu.ie I was […]
Cork Vienna Woods Country House Hotel
I’m always on the lookout for lovely places to stay and during a recent visit to Cork I found one that is also steeped in history. The Cork Vienna Woods Country House Hotel is in […]
Afternoon Tea at Anantra Marker Dublin
AFTERNOON TEA At ANANTARA THE MARKER DUBLIN HOTEL The Five-Star Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel has launched its brand new Afternoon Tea offering and I was lucky this week to experience it. The ‘Poetry and […]
The Key to the Perfect Road Trip
An eerie calm falls overhead before the next roll of thunder. I’m in a double kayak, paddled by the arm power of my son, Mark, as we glide through giant mangroves. It’s a balmy 32 […]